You CanMake A Difference

To make homelessness rare and brief requires a long-term commitment from all community stakeholders. The private sector can play a key role in supporting the creation of permanent supportive housing for the homeless.

Healthcare

Comprehensive and affordable health care for homelessness in Baltimore is progressing due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) covering most non-disabled adults, whom were previously uninsured. Maryland Medicaid provides the homeless with the ability to address their unique medical needs that even covers mental health and substance use.

The Stats

A homeless patient can cost tax payers up to $10,000 per day admitted to the hospital.

The Solution

Baltimoreans will have access to comprehensive and affordable health care including mental health services and addiction treatment by 2018.

Prevention/Emergency Services

To eradicate homelessness, Baltimore must restructure the capacity of its homeless service delivery system. This is achieved by focusing on preventing homelessness by ensuring all youth have access to educational resources and quickly returning homeless persons to permanent housing with support services and developing a safe and stable home environment that sustains the Convalescent Care Program.

The Stats

The Solution

The solution lies in a three pronged approach that addresses homelessness in school children through partnerships with Baltimore City Public Schools, better discharge procedures for homeless leaving hospitals, and enhanced case management services available to the homeless.